Oh boy. I think my mid life crisis has hit.

Over the past few months, I have started to appriciate life more than ever in my life. My wife and I have both relized there are things we want to do, and accomplish while we are here. Some are as simple as just being able to wake up everyday healthy. Or as complexed as figuring a way to go back to school to learn a new trade that is competitive in the new globle economy.

But, with all that said, I have an itch that needs to be scratched. You see, I can't afford a Corvette, nor would I spend the money on one, as I do not believe anyone should spend that kind of money on a car. I feel there are other things more important to spend money on.

So how do I get the feel of a new vette, and not spend an arm and a leg on it? I build one!

So I am now on the lookout for a 90-97 first gen Miata. The drivetrain, exhaust, pcm, engine harness, and seats from my Impala will be used, and the rest will be parted out or sold as is.

I had the impala on a lift yesterday to get a good look, and it seems there are only 5 of 10 body mounts that are solid, and I found a soft spot on the frame I did not see the last time I had it up.

Are you going with an auto? Do you have to swap the rear end? And how are your seats going to fit?

No gay stuff.It will be an auto, as that is all I have to work with, I think an RX7 rear is what the guys at monster miata use, Not sure on the seats yet. The plan is to build a little chevrolet powered rocket.

I can find a bunch of Vettes for 5k or less and only a handful of the ford miatas for under 5k and those are beat. There was an early 90's vette for sale near my house for 5k with 80k miles on it in pretty nice shape. If your dead set on such a project you'd be better finding a fiero for your swap.

I can find a bunch of Vettes for 5k or less and only a handful of the ford miatas for under 5k and those are beat. There was an early 90's vette for sale near my house for 5k with 80k miles on it in pretty nice shape. If your dead set on such a project you'd be better finding a fiero for your swap.

I found two miatas on craigs list for $500 ea.The fiero is a possibility, but finding one seems to be harder.

i dont know you that well bill. but i do know you can do it. the only thing holding you back is a place to build it. you need a garage. and maybe hit the lottery. and yes as you get older you think a little different. but good luck to you.

I told my wife that I'm getting be that age where I should have a Vette or a 20 something girlfriend and that I'd let her pick wich one I would get. Much to my surprise she told me I could have both! She then told me all I have to do is move out and send her my entire paycheck every week.

Don't give up yet. Would you consider a C4 or Camaro? I know they ain't that unique but maybe with a little fiberglass...

I told my wife that I'm getting be that age where I should have a Vette or a 20 something girlfriend and that I'd let her pick wich one I would get. Much to my surprise she told me I could have both! She then told me all I have to do is move out and send her my entire paycheck every week.

Don't give up yet. Would you consider a C4 or Camaro? I know they ain't that unique but maybe with a little fiberglass...

It all boils down to money. I could not go out and buy one of those cars, and I do not think I could get enough from selling mine to buy one either. My Idea starts with the idea, that I have the engine, harness, pcm, and transmission if I go a front engine, rwd platform, or engine, harness, and pcm if I go the mid ship sidways action. The rest of the car would be parted out to pay for it.